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[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
Chuck... Give me an example of a situation in which you as referee would correct a timer's mistake per Rule 5.10.

There are plenty of instances where it's proper for the official to correct a timer's mistake. No one is denying that. That isn't the issue.

1. If you determine timer did not start the clock properly then you ADMIT that it did not start when it SHOULD HAVE.

Not only do I "admit" it, but that is the whole point of the argument. The timer did not start the clock. Therefore, the clock obviously did not start properly. Therefore, according to the rule, the sub cannot re-enter. QED.

I'm not sure what the heck else there is to say. The rule is black-and-white and unambiguous. Sub can't re-enter until the clock starts properly. Timer doesn't start the clock = Sub doesn't re-enter.